2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Leganza years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza. That is the most of any Leganza model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (28 complaints, 82%), typically at around 62,878 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 34owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 28 | 82% | 62,878 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 9% | 75,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | 57,502 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | 53,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza recalls (1)
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Structure:frame and members
Problem: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, located in puerto rico, guam and the american samoa, fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." these vehicles exceed the maximum allowable head injury criterion value specified in the standard for passenger-side a-pillar target location.
Risk: Consequently, in a crash, the front seat passenger could suffer increased head injury from contact with the passenger a pillar (forward most roof support).
Fix: Dealers will install padding to the a pillar to reduce the risk of injury in a crash. Owner notification began june 15, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daewoo at 1-877-463-2396.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 daewoo leganza. The contact stated that the dashboard is coming apart near the windshield and front of the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that it was not covered under warranty and would not be repaired for free. The contact was…
In september 2004 my 2001 daewoo leganza would not shift out of the park position without putting the key inside the slot on the gearshift panel. I would have to put it in neutral then start the car. The check engine light was on also and would not go off. I took it gerald jones in augusta, ga. I…
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 daewoo leganza. The contact stated that the engine warning light remained illuminated. The dealer replaced the cam shaft sensors as part of the recall for the engine and engine cooling (nhtsa campaign id number 04v394000). The failure recurred, but the dealer refused to…
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 daewoo leganza. While driving 50 mph, the service engine light remains illuminated. The dealer stated that the cam shaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The dealer has not repaired or replaced the sensor. The current mileage was 81,000 and the failure mileage was…
Tl* - the contact owns a 2001 daewood leganza, and 6 months after the purchase the vehicle's check engine light turned on. The vehicle was taken to the dealership. At the dealership, and the dealer stated that they had to flush the engine. On may 2006, the contact received recall: 04v357000. The…
Other Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 34 | 1 |
| 2000 Leganza | 32 | 1 |
| 1999 Leganza | 11 | 1 |
| 1998 Leganza | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, air bags problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 28 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Leganza model years, the 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.